BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Friday 14 July 2023

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—14/07/2023
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley—Stay Young - with Michael Mosley, Stay Young - Ep 4: Stay Feeling Good
  4/5Which are the best foods to boost your mind, your energy and reduce inflammation?
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—14/07/2023
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—World Service
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—14/07/2023
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—14/07/2023
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—14/07/2023
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Dr Alfred Banya.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—14/07/23 Seasonal workers and recruitment; water shortages for Scottish fruit and veg growers; food fraud
  Farmers warned they will pay the price if they exploit their workers from overseas.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Aquatic Warbler
  Brett Westwood presents the aquatic warbler.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—14/07/2023
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Desert Island Discs—Peter Doig, artist
  Peter Doig, artist, shares the soundtrack of his life. With Lauren Laverne.
3. 09:45
  Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley—Stay Young - with Michael Mosley, Stay Young - Ep 5: Stay Strong
  5/5How strength training can improve your waistline and brain, and help you live younger.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Having a sick sibling, Boxing pioneers, Abortion in Iran, Where do you keep your awards?
  What do you learn growing up as the sibling of someone who is very ill?
5. 11:00
  The Briefing Room—What can schools do about record absences?
  Since the pandemic record numbers of children have not returned to regular schooling. Why?
6. 11:30
  Jack & Millie—Series 2, A Terrible Hoo-Ha
  2/4Jack meets an unwanted friend, Melvin gets irate and Delphine jokes in French.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—14/07/2023
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  Archive on 4—How I Ruined Medicine
  Dr Phil Hammond asks if his satire and journalism have undermined the NHS.
3. 12:57
  Weather—14/07/2023
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  World at One—14/07/2023
  Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague.
5. 13:45
  Understand—Tech and AI, 10. Can We Control AI?
  Is the AI genie out of the bottle or can we control it?
6. 14:00
  The Archers—13/07/2023
  Helen finds herself on the spot.
7. 14:15
  Limelight—Bitter Pill, 2. Flashback
  2/5Mary begins the drug trial.
8. 14:45
  The Salman Rushdie interview
  Sir Salman Rushdie discusses the stabbing attack that nearly cost him his life.
9. 15:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—Borde Hill
  Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts.
10. 15:45
  For Human Consumption—Driver
  3/3Sean is a volunteer driver for a cafe making meals from food thrown out by supermarkets.
11. 16:00
  Last Word—Malcolm Mowbray, Victoria Amelina, Roger Lovegrove, Mavis Cheek
  Matthew Bannister on a film director, a novelist, an ornithologist and a writer.
12. 16:30
  Feedback—14/07/2023
  The programme that holds the BBC to account on behalf of the radio audience.
13. 17:00
  PM—14/07/2023
  Afternoon news and current affairs programme
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—14/07/2023 Hollywood stars join screenwriters on picket lines
  The walkout is over pay and the threat of artificial intelligence to jobs
2. 18:30
  Dead Ringers—Series 23, Episode 5
  5/6A look back at the week in which the BBC began eating its own tail.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—14/07/2023
  There's earth-shattering news for someone.
4. 19:15
  Add to Playlist—Series 6, Natalie Duncan and Gabriella Swallow celebrate Bastille Day
  Pianist and singer Natalie Duncan and cellist Gabriella Swallow add the next five tracks.
5. 20:00
  Any Questions?—Thangam Debbonaire MP, Richard Foord MP, John Glen MP and Katherine Bennett
  Alex Forsyth presents political debate from Melksham Assembly Hall in Wiltshire.
6. 20:50
  A Point of View—The Dragon and The Dog
  Adam Gopnik reflects on the truths our dogs can teach us.
7. 21:00
  Understand—Tech and AI, 6. What is AI?
  What is Artificial Intelligence?
8. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Hollywood actors join picket lines in biggest strike in decades
  Hollywood actors form picket lines outside Los Angeles studios
9. 22:45
  The Sorcerer of Pyongyang by Marcel Theroux—Episode Five
  5/10By Marcel Theroux. Jun-su delivers a lecture about The House of Possibility.
10. 23:00
  Idle Talk: Wales's Oral Tradition
  You’re invited to an open mic in the Middle Ages.
11. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—14/07/2023
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—15/07/2023
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley—Stay Young - with Michael Mosley, Stay Young - Ep 5: Stay Strong
  5/5How strength training can improve your waistline and brain, and help you live younger.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—15/07/2023
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—World Service
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—15/07/2023
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—15/07/2023
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—15/07/2023
  A reflection and prayer to start the day with Andrea Rea
8. 05:45
  Living on the Edge—Corsewall
  Richard King visits Corsewall lighthouse with keeper Barry Miller.

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